HC Deb 14 February 1968 vol 758 c381W
Mr. Hannan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will state the number of stabbing cases treated in Glasgow hospitals in any recent week at convenient dates; and if he will estimate the public cost to the National Health Service in that period for the professional services of surgeons, doctors and nurses for such patients and their maintenance in hospital.

Mr. Ross:

Particulars in the form requested are not readily available. In four of Glasgow's main hospitals during the month of December, 1967, 23 persons were treated for stabbing injuries. It is not possible to isolate the cost of treating these patients.